Bowable
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Capable of being bowed (bent) obsolete
"In a multi-convoluted helical conveyor of the character described for transporting substantially flat-bottomed full or empty dishtrays, the combination of a supporting structure, a pair of helically-parallel track bars supported by said structure, a plurality of chain-driving sprockets, and an endless, slatted, link-chain belt comprised of a bowable and twistable link-chain, […]"
Example
More examples"In a multi-convoluted helical conveyor of the character described for transporting substantially flat-bottomed full or empty dishtrays, the combination of a supporting structure, a pair of helically-parallel track bars supported by said structure, a plurality of chain-driving sprockets, and an endless, slatted, link-chain belt comprised of a bowable and twistable link-chain, […]"
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English bowable, boweable, equivalent to bow + -able.
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